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RFID enforces dirty truck ban

RFID enforces dirty truck ban Analysis

Zebra's RFID technology adopted by terminal operators in Oakland to comply with new California Air Resources Board standards
Read More | 10 Mar 2010

Middle East win for Jade Analysis

The new Gulftainer-managed box terminal in the port of Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, will install the New Zealand firm's software
Read More | 10 Mar 2010

Vehnet launches free optimiser Analysis

Software specialist Vehnet has launched Advanced Yard Design Optimiser (AYDO), designed to enable users to accurately design and fully optimise individual yard layouts. It is available to download and use free of charge.
Read More | 01 Mar 2010

New Gulftainer terminal chooses Jade software Analysis

Jade Software's container and general cargo terminal operating system, Jade Master Terminal (JMT), will be installed at the new container terminal in the port of Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. The facility will be managed by Gulftainer, which handled nearly 3m containers in its terminals in the region last year.
Read More | 01 Mar 2010

Asia Vision launches internet-based OCR Analysis

OCR specialist Asia Vision Technology (AVT) is releasing a new internet-based version of its VECON-VIS & VECON-CON Recognition Services, which it said marks a breakthrough enhancement of OCR performance for the industry.
Read More | 01 Mar 2010

RFID helps enforce ban on dirty trucks Analysis

Terminal operators in the port of Oakland,California, have deployed Zebra Enterprise Solutions' (ZES) RFID technology to enforce a ban on polluting trucks in the port. The terminals chose ZES' 24730 ISO-compliant active and locatable RFID tags and WherePort proximity communications exciter to identify trucks entering the terminals and ensure compliance with standards set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Read More | 01 Mar 2010

Overcome the danger by studying online Analysis

An e-learning course is being promoted by TT Club and ICHCA International after mandatory IMDG Code training came into force on 1 January.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

More IT News

Sparcs N4 system first choice for Haifa Analysis

Haifa Port Company is to replace its 20-year-old container management system with the Navis Sparcs N4 terminal operating system from Zebra Enterprise Solutions (ZES).
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

Track it down Analysis

An updated track and trace service has been launched by Valenciaportpcs.net, the port's community system.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

How to dig into the way a terminal is operating Analysis

Realtime Business Solutions (RBS) has launched a software package called Terminal View, to be released to the container handling industry as freeware.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

$1.7m software upgrade at port of Manzanillo Analysis

Manzanillo Port Authority (API) is investing US$1.7m in cutting-edge technology.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

Advanced Yard sees potential blind spots Analysis

Vehnet has unveiled the latest generation of its yard management software. Advanced Yard has been designed to deliver increased productivity with greater control, according to the logistics software specialist.
Read More | 01 Feb 2010

Haifa Sparcs TOS update Analysis

Navis Sparcs N4 will replace a 20-year-old system at Israel's largest container handling port
Read More | 18 Jan 2010

New yard software unveiled Analysis

Vehnet says its scalable management software can benefit any yard with absolute visibility and control
Read More | 08 Dec 2009

A hub of bright ideas Analysis

With cargo volumes down, some terminals are even keener than usual to maximise the productivity benefits of their IT systems and demands on vendors to innovate is as great as ever, writes Benedict Young
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

Meeting challenge head-on Analysis

As the container sector faces up to its first ever volume contraction, now could be the time to evaluate and upgrade terminal operating systems, writes Michael Schwank
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

Some friendly advice for the uninitiated Analysis

Despite commercially available terminal operating systems having been around for many years, there are still a large number of terminals that rely on in-house and legacy systems. Cargo Systems canvassed several leading IT systems suppliers to find out what advice they would give any such terminals considering an upgrade.
Read More | 01 Dec 2009

New tracking software launched Analysis

IBM claims system for tracking containers can reduce inventory costs by as much as 40%
Read More | 25 Nov 2009

Catos goes live in Sweden Analysis

Gothenburg completes its first vessel move using the new terminal operating system from Korea's Total Soft Bank
Read More | 25 Nov 2009

DP plans to win its stripes Analysis

DP World Callao will install Zebra's Navis terminal operating system with the aim of creating a state-of-the-art terminal.
Read More | 11 Nov 2009

Colombian win for Tideworks Analysis

The addition of the Mainsail system at Santa Marta International Terminal is predicted to provide a series of efficiency benefits.
Read More | 11 Nov 2009

Software boost for yard productivity Analysis

The port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has deployed a suite of new software tools to enhance RTG and yard block management.
Read More | 16 Oct 2009

MatchMaker OCR system patent-pending Analysis

The Cargo Systems article "Dipping into the new basket of technologies", in the April 2009 edition, referred to APS Technology’s MatchMaker OCR solution as "recently patented".
Read More | 16 Oct 2009

Paris software for Hamburg Sud Analysis

Hutchison Ports (UK) has secured a five-year contract with Hamburg Sud for Paris transport optimisation software. 
Read More | 16 Oct 2009

Santos Brasil opts for Aruba for its new wi-fi Analysis

South America’s largest container terminal has deployed a new wi-fi network.
Read More | 16 Oct 2009

PTP installs yard software Analysis

A 15% increase in RTG productivity has followed the installation of ARL tools
Read More | 18 Sep 2009

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